Prepare against Mutuge Ian
CM · Kenya · World #37,449 classical · FIDE ID 10816593
Our database contains 82 games by Mutuge Ian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mutuge Ian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mutuge Ian before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,947 | 1,970 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,844 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,857 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 30 | 8 | 44 | 36.6% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mutuge Ian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mutuge Ian's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ian usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ian usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Mutuge Ian's chess games
All 82 games by Mutuge Ian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 30 wins, 8 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Jan 2025 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C19 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,330 | Titled Tue Early | D55 |
| Nov 2024 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,322 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexander Herbrig | 2,295 | Titled Tue Early | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 33 | 2,112 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mutuge Ian's chess games?
82 games by Mutuge Ian, from Sep 2019 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mutuge Ian has played.
What does Mutuge Ian play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Mutuge Ian opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mutuge Ian answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mutuge Ian play as White?
As White, Mutuge Ian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mutuge Ian play as Black?
As Black, Mutuge Ian most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Mutuge Ian's FIDE rating?
Mutuge Ian is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (May 2025).
How many games has Mutuge Ian played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mutuge Ian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 8 draws, 44 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mutuge Ian?
82 games by Mutuge Ian reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.